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	The XR-4 series includes three main variants:		The XR-4 series includes three main variants:
	* '''Varjo XR-4''' - The standard model with industry-leading visual fidelity at 51 PPD		* '''[[Varjo XR-4]]''' - The standard model with industry-leading visual fidelity at 51 PPD
	* '''Varjo XR-4 Focal Edition''' - Features a human vision computerized XR camera system that mimics the human eye at 33 PPD with dedicated ambient lighting reconstruction cameras		* '''Varjo XR-4 Focal Edition''' - Features a human vision computerized XR camera system that mimics the human eye at 33 PPD with dedicated ambient lighting reconstruction cameras
	* '''Varjo XR-4 Secure Edition''' - Fully TAA-compliant headsets made in Finland without radio components or online connectivity requirements<ref name="varjo_home"/>		* '''Varjo XR-4 Secure Edition''' - Fully TAA-compliant headsets made in Finland without radio components or online connectivity requirements<ref name="varjo_home"/>

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Recent Technological Advances

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	=== Recent Technological Advances ===		=== Recent Technological Advances ===
	* Integrated Hand Tracking: Introduced for XR-4 series in April 2025, enabling natural interaction without external controllers<ref name="hand_tracking">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/vr-lab/introducing-integrated-hand-tracking-for-varjo-xr-4-series/\|title=Introducing Integrated Hand Tracking\|publisher=Varjo\|date=April 22, 2025\|access-date=2025}}</ref>		*'''Integrated Hand Tracking''': Introduced for XR-4 series in April 2025, enabling natural interaction without external controllers<ref name="hand_tracking">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/vr-lab/introducing-integrated-hand-tracking-for-varjo-xr-4-series/\|title=Introducing Integrated Hand Tracking\|publisher=Varjo\|date=April 22, 2025\|access-date=2025}}</ref>
	* Full-Dome Optics: Revolutionary optical system providing flawless clarity across the entire 120° x 105° field of view		*'''Full-Dome Optics''': Revolutionary optical system providing flawless clarity across the entire 120° x 105° field of view
	* Extended Range LiDAR: 300 kpix depth sensing capability, eight times more powerful than previous generation		*'''Extended Range LiDAR''': 300 kpix depth sensing capability, eight times more powerful than previous generation

	== Applications and Industries ==		== Applications and Industries ==

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	\|Type=Private – [[Oy]] (Osakeyhtiö)		\|Type=Private – [[Oy]] (Osakeyhtiö)
	\|Industry=[[Virtual Reality~~]], [[Augmented Reality]], [[Mixed Reality]], [[Extended Reality (XR)]], [[Electronics (B2C)]], [[Computers, Parts and Peripherals~~]]		\|Industry=[[Virtual Reality]]
	\|Founded={{Start date\|2016}} in [[Helsinki]], [[Finland]]		\|Founded={{Start date\|2016}} in [[Helsinki]], [[Finland]]
	\|Founder=[[Niko Eiden]], [[Klaus Melakari]], [[Urho Konttori]], [[Roope Rainisto]]		\|Founder=[[Niko Eiden]], [[Klaus Melakari]], [[Urho Konttori]], [[Roope Rainisto]]
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	{{see also\|Companies}}		{{see also\|Companies}}
	'''Varjo Technologies Oy''' (commonly referred to as '''Varjo''', pronounced "var-yo", meaning "shadow" in Finnish) is a Finnish manufacturer of high-resolution [[virtual reality]], [[~~augmented reality]], and [[mixed reality~~]] ~~headsets~~ designed for professional and enterprise use.<ref name="about">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/company/\|title=About us\|publisher=Varjo\|access-date=2025}}</ref> Founded in 2016 by experienced product leaders and innovators with backgrounds in developing high-end technology at [[Nokia]], [[Microsoft]], and [[NVIDIA]], Varjo specializes in delivering advanced VR/XR technology to demanding industries such as aerospace, defense, maritime, engineering, and research.<ref name="about"/>		'''Varjo Technologies Oy''' (commonly referred to as '''Varjo''', pronounced "var-yo", meaning "shadow" in Finnish) is a Finnish manufacturer of high-resolution [[virtual reality]] [[headsets]] designed for professional and enterprise use.<ref name="about">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/company/\|title=About us\|publisher=Varjo\|access-date=2025}}</ref> Founded in 2016 by experienced product leaders and innovators with backgrounds in developing high-end technology at [[Nokia]], [[Microsoft]], and [[NVIDIA]], Varjo specializes in delivering advanced VR/XR technology to demanding industries such as aerospace, defense, maritime, engineering, and research.<ref name="about"/>

	The company is known for pioneering human-eye resolution [[VR headset]]s and developing what it calls the world's most advanced virtual and mixed reality products for professional users.<ref name="varjo_home">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/\|title=Most advanced virtual and mixed reality headsets for professionals\|publisher=Varjo\|access-date=2025}}</ref> Varjo's solutions are used to train astronauts, pilots, and nuclear power plant operators, design cars, and conduct pioneering research.<ref name="varjo_home"/> Today, 25% of Fortune 100 companies use Varjo's XR/VR hardware and software, delivering ROI to major companies such as [[Volvo Cars]], [[Lockheed Martin]], [[Boeing]], [[Aston Martin]], [[Kia]], and various departments across the United States and European Governments.<ref name="series_d">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjo-raises-40-million-series-d-funding-to-build-an-industrial-metaverse/\|title=Varjo Raises $40 Million Series D Funding\|publisher=Varjo\|date=September 6, 2022\|access-date=2025}}</ref>		The company is known for pioneering human-eye resolution [[VR headset]]s and developing what it calls the world's most advanced virtual and mixed reality products for professional users.<ref name="varjo_home">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/\|title=Most advanced virtual and mixed reality headsets for professionals\|publisher=Varjo\|access-date=2025}}</ref> Varjo's solutions are used to train astronauts, pilots, and nuclear power plant operators, design cars, and conduct pioneering research.<ref name="varjo_home"/> Today, 25% of Fortune 100 companies use Varjo's XR/VR hardware and software, delivering ROI to major companies such as [[Volvo Cars]], [[Lockheed Martin]], [[Boeing]], [[Aston Martin]], [[Kia]], and various departments across the United States and European Governments.<ref name="series_d">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjo-raises-40-million-series-d-funding-to-build-an-industrial-metaverse/\|title=Varjo Raises $40 Million Series D Funding\|publisher=Varjo\|date=September 6, 2022\|access-date=2025}}</ref>

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	[[Category:~~Virtual reality companies~~]]		[[Category:Companies]]
	[[Category:~~Augmented reality companies]]~~		[[Category:Virtual Reality Companies]]
	~~[[Category:Mixed reality companies~~]]
	[[Category:Technology companies of Finland]]		[[Category:Technology companies of Finland]]
	[[Category:Companies established in 2016]]		[[Category:Companies established in 2016]]

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	}}		}}
			{{see also\|Companies}}
	'''Varjo Technologies Oy''' (commonly referred to as '''Varjo''', pronounced "var-yo", meaning "shadow" in Finnish) is a Finnish manufacturer of high-resolution [[virtual reality]], [[augmented reality]], and [[mixed reality]] headsets designed for professional and enterprise use.<ref name="about">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/company/\|title=About us\|publisher=Varjo\|access-date=2025}}</ref> Founded in 2016 by experienced product leaders and innovators with backgrounds in developing high-end technology at [[Nokia]], [[Microsoft]], and [[NVIDIA]], Varjo specializes in delivering advanced VR/XR technology to demanding industries such as aerospace, defense, maritime, engineering, and research.<ref name="about"/>		'''Varjo Technologies Oy''' (commonly referred to as '''Varjo''', pronounced "var-yo", meaning "shadow" in Finnish) is a Finnish manufacturer of high-resolution [[virtual reality]], [[augmented reality]], and [[mixed reality]] headsets designed for professional and enterprise use.<ref name="about">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/company/\|title=About us\|publisher=Varjo\|access-date=2025}}</ref> Founded in 2016 by experienced product leaders and innovators with backgrounds in developing high-end technology at [[Nokia]], [[Microsoft]], and [[NVIDIA]], Varjo specializes in delivering advanced VR/XR technology to demanding industries such as aerospace, defense, maritime, engineering, and research.<ref name="about"/>

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	\|Type=Private – [[Oy]] (Osakeyhtiö)		\|Type=Private – [[Oy]] (Osakeyhtiö)
	\|Industry=[[Virtual Reality]], [[Augmented Reality]], [[Mixed Reality]], [[Extended Reality (XR)]], [[Electronics (B2C)]], [[Computers, Parts and Peripherals]]		\|Industry=[[Virtual Reality]], [[Augmented Reality]], [[Mixed Reality]], [[Extended Reality (XR)]], [[Electronics (B2C)]], [[Computers, Parts and Peripherals]]
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	<ref name="boeing_case">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/case-studies/boeing-starliner-astronaut-training/\|title=Boeing Starliner Case Study\|publisher=Varjo\|access-date=2025}}</ref>		<ref name="boeing_case">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/case-studies/boeing-starliner-astronaut-training/\|title=Boeing Starliner Case Study\|publisher=Varjo\|access-date=2025}}</ref>
	<ref name="series_b">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjo-raises-31m-series-b-from-atomico-to-transform-heavy-industry-with-worlds-first-human-eye-resolution-vr-product/\|title=Varjo Raises $31m Series B from Atomico\|publisher=Varjo\|date=October 8, 2018\|access-date=2025}}</ref>		<ref name="series_b">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjo-raises-31m-series-b-from-atomico-to-transform-heavy-industry-with-worlds-first-human-eye-resolution-vr-product/\|title=Varjo Raises $31m Series B from Atomico\|publisher=Varjo\|date=October 8, 2018\|access-date=2025}}</ref>
	~~<ref name="wyatt_appointment">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/patrick-wyatt-joins-varjo-as-cpo/\|title=Patrick Wyatt Joins Varjo as CPO\|publisher=Varjo\|date=2022\|access-date=2025}}</ref>~~
	<ref name="fastcompany2025">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjo-named-to-fast-companys-list-of-the-worlds-most-innovative-companies-of-2025/\|title=Varjo Named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2025\|publisher=Varjo\|access-date=2025}}</ref>		<ref name="fastcompany2025">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjo-named-to-fast-companys-list-of-the-worlds-most-innovative-companies-of-2025/\|title=Varjo Named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2025\|publisher=Varjo\|access-date=2025}}</ref>
	<ref name="lumiere">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjos-mixed-reality-wins-the-lumiere-award-for-immersive-storytelling/\|title=Varjo Mixed Reality Wins Lumiere Award\|publisher=Varjo\|date=2019\|access-date=2025}}</ref>		<ref name="lumiere">{{cite web\|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjos-mixed-reality-wins-the-lumiere-award-for-immersive-storytelling/\|title=Varjo Mixed Reality Wins Lumiere Award\|publisher=Varjo\|date=2019\|access-date=2025}}</ref>

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 == Corporate Structure ==
 === Company Operations ===
 Varjo operates from multiple locations worldwide:

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|Industry=[[Virtual Reality]], [[Augmented Reality]], [[Mixed Reality]], [[Extended Reality (XR)]], [[Electronics (B2C)]], [[Computers, Parts and Peripherals]]
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|Founder=[[Niko Eiden]], [[Klaus Melakari]], [[Urho Konttori]], [[Roope Rainisto]]
|Headquarters=Vuorikatu 20, 00100 Helsinki, Finland; Arlington, Virginia, USA
|Notable Personnel=[[Timo Toikkanen]] (CEO), [[Urho Konttori]] (Co-Founder, CTO), [[Klaus Melakari]] (Co-Founder, CTO), [[Niko Eiden]] (Co-Founder, CXO), [[Roope Rainisto]] (Co-Founder, CDO), [[Patrick Wyatt]] (CPO), [[Jussi Mäkinen]] (CMO)
|Products=[[Varjo XR-4 Series]], [[Varjo Aero]], [[Varjo XR-3]], [[Varjo VR-3]], [[Varjo Base]], [[Varjo Reality Cloud]], [[Teleport by Varjo]]
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'''Varjo Technologies Oy''' (commonly referred to as '''Varjo''', pronounced "var-yo", meaning "shadow" in Finnish) is a Finnish manufacturer of high-resolution [[virtual reality]], [[augmented reality]], and [[mixed reality]] headsets designed for professional and enterprise use.<ref name="about">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/company/|title=About us|publisher=Varjo|access-date=2025}}</ref> Founded in 2016 by experienced product leaders and innovators with backgrounds in developing high-end technology at [[Nokia]], [[Microsoft]], and [[NVIDIA]], Varjo specializes in delivering advanced VR/XR technology to demanding industries such as aerospace, defense, maritime, engineering, and research.<ref name="about"/>

The company is known for pioneering human-eye resolution [[VR headset]]s and developing what it calls the world's most advanced virtual and mixed reality products for professional users.<ref name="varjo_home">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/|title=Most advanced virtual and mixed reality headsets for professionals|publisher=Varjo|access-date=2025}}</ref> Varjo's solutions are used to train astronauts, pilots, and nuclear power plant operators, design cars, and conduct pioneering research.<ref name="varjo_home"/> Today, 25% of Fortune 100 companies use Varjo's XR/VR hardware and software, delivering ROI to major companies such as [[Volvo Cars]], [[Lockheed Martin]], [[Boeing]], [[Aston Martin]], [[Kia]], and various departments across the United States and European Governments.<ref name="series_d">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjo-raises-40-million-series-d-funding-to-build-an-industrial-metaverse/|title=Varjo Raises $40 Million Series D Funding|publisher=Varjo|date=September 6, 2022|access-date=2025}}</ref>

== History ==

=== Founding and Early Development ===
Varjo was founded in 2016 in Helsinki, Finland, by four experienced technology professionals:<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varjo|title=Varjo|publisher=Wikipedia|access-date=2025}}</ref>

* '''[[Urho Konttori]]''' - Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, a product innovator and program manager with over 15 years of experience in designing, engineering and managing large-scale hardware and software projects at Microsoft and Nokia<ref name="wikipedia"/>
* '''[[Klaus Melakari]]''' - Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, with 20 years of experience in R&D, system design and technology, previously Head of Computational Vision Systems at Microsoft Mobile and Distinguished architect at Nokia<ref name="wikipedia"/>
* '''[[Niko Eiden]]''' - Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer, also CEO of Pixieray, a company specializing in optics<ref name="wikipedia"/>
* '''[[Roope Rainisto]]''' - Co-founder and Chief Design Officer, with 15 years of experience in concepting and UX design, previously principal designer at Microsoft and Nokia<ref name="leadership">{{cite web|url=https://theorg.com/org/varjo/teams/leadership-team|title=Varjo's Leadership Team|publisher=The Org|access-date=2025}}</ref>

The founders had a vision of seamlessly merging the virtual and real worlds with human-eye resolution virtual and mixed reality.<ref name="about"/>

=== Product Development and Market Entry ===
The company's first head-mounted display, [[Varjo VR-1]], was launched in February 2019, introducing a dual-display "Bionic Display" architecture with 60 pixels-per-degree (PPD). This was followed by the [[Varjo VR-2]] and [[VR-2 Pro]] models in October 2019. Varjo's first mixed reality device, the [[Varjo XR-1 Developer Edition]], was released in December 2019, featuring photorealistic video pass-through with dual 12MP cameras.<ref name="wikipedia"/>

The third-generation products, [[Varjo XR-3]] and [[VR-3]], were launched in December 2020, widening the field of view to 115° and raising center clarity above 70 PPD while integrating [[Ultraleap]] hand tracking and [[LiDAR]] depth sensing. The fourth-generation consumer product [[Varjo Aero]] was released in 2021, aimed at both professional and advanced consumer users.<ref name="wikipedia"/>

The latest generation, the [[Varjo XR-4 series]], was introduced in 2024, featuring revolutionary full-dome optics with flawless aspheric clarity across 120° x 105° FOV, enhanced depth awareness with 300 kpix extended range LiDAR, and inside-out tracking.<ref name="products">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/products/|title=Products|publisher=Varjo|access-date=2025}}</ref>

=== Leadership Changes and Expansion ===
In August 2020, the company underwent a significant leadership change. [[Timo Toikkanen]] (previously president and COO of Varjo) was appointed as the new CEO, while co-founder and previous CEO, Niko Eiden, continues to drive Varjo's technological innovations as CXO and a board member.<ref name="ceo_change">{{cite web|url=https://www.auganix.org/varjo-closes-usd-54-million-in-series-c-funding-and-appoints-timo-toikkanen-as-new-ceo/|title=Varjo closes USD $54 million in Series C funding and appoints Timo Toikkanen as new CEO|publisher=Auganix|date=August 12, 2020|access-date=2025}}</ref>

Varjo has expanded its operations globally, with a U.S. headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, and additional operations in Munich, Germany, alongside its Helsinki headquarters. The company employs over 200 professionals worldwide.<ref name="about"/>

On June 24, 2021, Varjo acquired Dimension10, a Norwegian company specializing in 3D collaboration software, further expanding its software capabilities.<ref name="d10_acquisition">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjo-acquires-dimension10/|title=Varjo Acquires Dimension10|publisher=Varjo|date=June 24, 2021|access-date=2025}}</ref>

== Products ==

=== Current Product Line ===

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Varjo Current Product Lineup
! Model !! Type !! Key Features !! Release Year !! Price Range
|-
| [[Varjo XR-4]] || Mixed Reality || Dual 4K x 4K mini-LED displays, 120° x 105° FOV, 20MP pass-through cameras, LiDAR depth sensing, inside-out tracking || 2024 || $3,990+
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| [[Varjo XR-4 Focal Edition]] || Mixed Reality || Gaze-driven autofocus camera system, enhanced pass-through clarity, human vision computerized XR camera || 2024 || Premium tier
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| [[Varjo XR-4 Secure Edition]] || Mixed Reality || TAA-compliant, no radio components, offline operation, made in Finland || 2024 || Government/Defense
|-
| [[Varjo Aero]] || Virtual Reality || Dual mini-LED displays, 2880 x 2720 pixels per eye, aspheric lenses, 115° FOV, lightweight design || 2021 || $1,990
|}

==== Varjo XR-4 Series ====
The Varjo XR-4 series represents the company's latest generation of [[mixed reality]] headsets, featuring revolutionary full-dome optics with flawless aspheric clarity across 120° x 105° FOV – a 50% increase from XR-3. The series includes enhanced depth awareness with 300 kpix extended range LiDAR, eight times more powerful than in XR-3, and inside-out tracking removing the need for base stations.<ref name="products"/>

The XR-4 series includes three main variants:
* '''Varjo XR-4''' - The standard model with industry-leading visual fidelity at 51 PPD
* '''Varjo XR-4 Focal Edition''' - Features a human vision computerized XR camera system that mimics the human eye at 33 PPD with dedicated ambient lighting reconstruction cameras
* '''Varjo XR-4 Secure Edition''' - Fully TAA-compliant headsets made in Finland without radio components or online connectivity requirements<ref name="varjo_home"/>

=== Legacy Products ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Product !! Launch Date !! Type !! Key Features !! Notable Innovations
|-
| [[Varjo VR-1]] || February 2019 || [[VR headset]] || First "Bionic Display" with 60 PPD || Introduced dual-display architecture
|-
| [[Varjo VR-2]] || October 2019 || [[VR headset]] || Improved Bionic Display, SteamVR compatibility || Enhanced resolution and compatibility
|-
| [[Varjo VR-2 Pro]] || October 2019 || [[VR headset]] || Integrated Ultraleap hand tracking || First integrated hand tracking
|-
| [[Varjo XR-1 Developer Edition]] || December 2019 || [[Mixed reality]] headset || Photorealistic video pass-through, dual 12MP cameras || First mixed reality with human-eye resolution
|-
| [[Varjo VR-3]] || December 2020 || [[VR headset]] || >70 PPD, 115° FOV, 200Hz eye tracking || Widest FOV at the time
|-
| [[Varjo XR-3]] || December 2020 || [[Mixed reality]] headset || LiDAR depth sensing, advanced pass-through || Professional-grade mixed reality
|}

=== Software and Services ===

==== Varjo Base ====
Varjo Base is the company's primary software platform that manages headset functionality, provides access to VR/XR applications, and includes developer tools for creating immersive experiences.<ref name="products"/>

==== Varjo Reality Cloud ====
Varjo Reality Cloud is the company's XR streaming platform announced in April 2022, designed to provide cloud-based XR streaming capabilities for enterprise users. The platform utilizes [[Amazon Web Services]] EC2 G5 Instances to deliver high-fidelity XR content over 35+ Mbps connections.<ref name="aws_case">{{cite web|url=https://aws.amazon.com/solutions/case-studies/varjo-case-study/|title=Varjo Case Study|publisher=Amazon Web Services|access-date=2025}}</ref>

==== Teleport by Varjo ====
Teleport allows users to scan places in the real world using just an iPhone, and automatically create a virtual 3D reconstruction to share and explore. Teleport scans can be viewed in stunning detail via the dedicated desktop application, directly on browser, on mobile devices and across a range of different VR and XR headsets. The latest version, Teleport 2.0, launched in April 2025, represents a generational leap in photorealistic 3D capture using AI-powered gaussian splatting technology.<ref name="teleport2">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/company-news/varjo-launches-teleport-2-0-a-generational-leap-in-photorealistic-3d-capture-for-creators/|title=Varjo Launches Teleport 2.0|publisher=Varjo|date=April 24, 2025|access-date=2025}}</ref>

== Technology ==

=== Human-Eye Resolution and Bionic Display ===
Varjo's primary technological innovation is achieving what the company calls "human-eye resolution" in [[virtual reality]]. The proprietary Bionic Display technology combines high-resolution focus areas with lower-resolution peripheral vision, mimicking natural human vision patterns to provide optimal visual fidelity where users are looking. This dual-panel architecture places a micro-OLED "focus display" (up to 3,000 ppi) inside a wider-angle LCD "context display," achieving retinal clarity with foveated rendering to reduce GPU load.<ref name="bionic_display">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/vr-lab/bionic-display-technology/|title=Bionic Display Technology|publisher=Varjo|access-date=2025}}</ref>

=== Advanced Eye Tracking ===
All Varjo headsets include integrated 200Hz eye tracking capabilities that enable interaction, analytics, and dynamic foveated rendering. The eye tracking system supports precise gaze-based interaction and provides valuable data for research and training applications.<ref name="eye_tracking">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/vr-lab/eye-tracking-technology/|title=Eye Tracking Technology|publisher=Varjo|access-date=2025}}</ref>

=== Mixed Reality Capabilities ===
Varjo's mixed reality technology features photorealistic, true-to-life mixed reality powered by low-latency, up to 20-megapixel video pass-through, depth awareness powered by LiDAR for pixel-perfect real-time occlusion and 3D world reconstruction. The XR-4 series introduces gaze-driven autofocus camera systems that mimic human eye behavior.<ref name="xr3">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/products/varjo-xr-3/|title=Varjo XR-3|publisher=Varjo|access-date=2025}}</ref>

=== Recent Technological Advances ===
* **Integrated Hand Tracking**: Introduced for XR-4 series in April 2025, enabling natural interaction without external controllers<ref name="hand_tracking">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/vr-lab/introducing-integrated-hand-tracking-for-varjo-xr-4-series/|title=Introducing Integrated Hand Tracking|publisher=Varjo|date=April 22, 2025|access-date=2025}}</ref>
* **Full-Dome Optics**: Revolutionary optical system providing flawless clarity across the entire 120° x 105° field of view
* **Extended Range LiDAR**: 300 kpix depth sensing capability, eight times more powerful than previous generation

== Applications and Industries ==

=== Training and Simulation ===
Varjo's headsets are extensively used across various professional training sectors:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Industry !! Applications !! Notable Use Cases !! Key Benefits
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| Aviation || Pilot training, flight simulation || FAA-certified XR flight training, Boeing Starliner astronaut training || Cost reduction, safety improvement, realistic scenarios
|-
| Automotive || Design validation, driver training || Virtual prototyping at Volvo Cars, Honda, Aston Martin || Faster iteration, reduced physical prototypes
|-
| Defense || Military training, tactical simulation || NATO forces training, U.S. Army simulations || Safe training environment, scenario repeatability
|-
| Healthcare || Surgical training, medical education || Medical imaging visualization, patient rehabilitation || Risk-free practice, improved outcomes
|-
| Industrial || Equipment operation, safety training || Nuclear power plant operator training || Hazard-free training, standardized procedures
|-
| Research || Academic studies, neuroscience || University of Maryland Flight Lab, human factors research || Controlled conditions, data collection
|}

=== Notable Case Studies ===
* '''University of Maryland's Flight Simulation and Control Lab''' uses Varjo for breakthrough VR/XR research in aerospace engineering<ref name="umd_case">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/case-studies/university-of-maryland-flight-lab/|title=University of Maryland Flight Lab Case Study|publisher=Varjo|date=May 22, 2025|access-date=2025}}</ref>
* '''Slovenian Armed Forces''' adopted VR/XR technology powered by Varjo and AformX for operational readiness<ref name="slovenia_case">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/case-studies/slovenian-armed-forces-operational-readiness/|title=Slovenian Armed Forces Case Study|publisher=Varjo|date=May 5, 2025|access-date=2025}}</ref>
* '''Boeing Starliner Programme''' uses Varjo headsets to augment astronaut training, replicating each phase of commercial crew missions to the International Space Station<ref name="boeing_case">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/case-studies/boeing-starliner-astronaut-training/|title=Boeing Starliner Case Study|publisher=Varjo|access-date=2025}}</ref>

=== Enterprise Customers ===
Varjo's customer base includes over 25% of Fortune 100 companies and notable organizations such as:
* [[Airbus]] - Aircraft design and training
* [[Audi]] - Vehicle design and visualization
* [[Boeing]] - Aerospace training and simulation
* [[Lockheed Martin]] - Defense and aerospace applications
* [[Siemens]] - Industrial design and training
* [[Volkswagen]] - Automotive design processes
* [[Volvo Cars]] - Ultimate driving simulator and design validation
* [[NASA]] - Aerospace research and simulation
* Various U.S. and European Government departments

== Funding and Investment ==

Varjo has raised substantial funding through multiple investment rounds since its founding, totaling over $225 million as of 2025:

=== Investment Timeline ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Round !! Date !! Amount !! Lead Investors !! Notable Participants
|-
| Series A || 2017 || Undisclosed || [[EQT Ventures]], [[Lifeline Ventures]] || Initial funding
|-
| Series B || October 2018 || $31 million || [[Atomico]] || Next47, EQT Ventures, Lifeline Ventures
|-
| Series C || August 2020 || $54 million || Tesi, NordicNinja, Swisscanto Invest || Atomico, EQT Ventures, Lifeline Ventures, Volvo Cars Tech Fund
|-
| Series D || September 2022 || $40 million || EQT Ventures, Atomico || Volvo Car Tech Fund, Lifeline Ventures, Mirabaud, Foxconn
|-
| Additional Funding || 2023-2025 || $50+ million || Various || Defense-focused funding, NATO admission impact
|}

=== Key Investors ===
* '''[[Atomico]]''' - Leading European VC firm
* '''[[EQT Ventures]]''' - Nordic investment firm
* '''[[Lifeline Ventures]]''' - Finnish VC firm (founding investor)
* '''[[Volvo Cars Tech Fund]]''' - Strategic automotive investor
* '''[[Foxconn]]''' - Strategic hardware manufacturing partner
* '''[[NVIDIA]]''' - Strategic technology partner
* '''[[Tesi]]''' - Finnish Industry Investment Ltd
* '''[[Mirabaud]]''' - Swiss private banking and asset management

== Partnerships and Collaborations ==

=== Technology Partnerships ===
Varjo maintains extensive partnerships to ensure compatibility and enhance capabilities:

* '''Software Platforms''': [[Unity]], [[Unreal Engine]], [[OpenXR]] 1.0, [[Autodesk VRED]], [[PREPAR3D]], [[VBS Blue IG]]<ref name="xr3"/>
* '''Hardware Partners''': [[NVIDIA]] (GPU optimization), [[Analog Devices]] (depth sensing, audio), [[Ultraleap]] (hand tracking)
* '''Cloud Infrastructure''': [[Amazon Web Services]] for Varjo Reality Cloud platform<ref name="aws_case"/>
* '''System Integrators''': [[Dassault Systèmes]], [[Bohemia Interactive Simulations]]

=== Strategic Collaborations ===
* '''Automotive Industry''': Collaborating with [[Airbus]], [[Audi]], [[Volkswagen]], and [[Volvo Cars]] to optimize VR technology for their industries<ref name="series_b"/>
* '''Aerospace & Defense''': Partnerships with [[Leonardo]], [[Lockheed Martin]], and various NATO forces
* '''Certified Partners''': "Varjo-Ready Computer" program with [[Lenovo]], [[MSI]], [[Razer]], [[Corsair]], [[Acer]], and [[HP]]

== Corporate Structure ==

=== Leadership Team ===
* '''[[Timo Toikkanen]]''' - Chief Executive Officer (since August 2020)<ref name="ceo_change"/>
* '''[[Urho Konttori]]''' - Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer<ref name="leadership"/>
* '''[[Klaus Melakari]]''' - Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer<ref name="leadership"/>
* '''[[Niko Eiden]]''' - Co-Founder and Chief Experience Officer<ref name="ceo_change"/>
* '''[[Roope Rainisto]]''' - Co-Founder and Chief Design Officer<ref name="leadership"/>
* '''[[Patrick Wyatt]]''' - Chief Product Officer (appointed 2022)<ref name="wyatt_appointment">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/patrick-wyatt-joins-varjo-as-cpo/|title=Patrick Wyatt Joins Varjo as CPO|publisher=Varjo|date=2022|access-date=2025}}</ref>
* '''[[Jussi Mäkinen]]''' - Chief Marketing Officer<ref name="leadership"/>

=== Company Operations ===
Varjo operates from multiple locations worldwide:
* '''Helsinki, Finland''' - Primary headquarters and R&D center (200+ employees)
* '''Arlington, Virginia, USA''' - North American operations and customer support
* '''Munich, Germany''' - European operations support

The company is structured as a Finnish Osakeyhtiö (Oy) and remains privately held with no announced plans for public offering.

== Awards and Recognition ==

=== Industry Recognition ===
* '''Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies"''' - Named in both 2023 and 2025<ref name="fastcompany2025">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjo-named-to-fast-companys-list-of-the-worlds-most-innovative-companies-of-2025/|title=Varjo Named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2025|publisher=Varjo|access-date=2025}}</ref>
* '''Lumiere Award (2019)''' - For mixed reality headset excellence in immersive storytelling<ref name="lumiere">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjos-mixed-reality-wins-the-lumiere-award-for-immersive-storytelling/|title=Varjo Mixed Reality Wins Lumiere Award|publisher=Varjo|date=2019|access-date=2025}}</ref>
* '''Auggie Awards (2022)''' - "The Best Headworn Device" for Varjo Aero at Augmented World Expo
* '''NATO Accreditation''' - Varjo XR-4 achieved NATO accreditation in Inzpire's JTAC Simulator (March 2025)
* '''FAA Certification''' - First VR/XR flight training solution to receive FAA certification

=== Professional Certifications ===
* '''FAA FTD Level 7 Certification''' - Leonardo's VxR Pilot Training System powered by Varjo headsets
* '''TAA Compliance''' - XR-4 Secure Edition meets Trade Agreements Act requirements
* '''EU Regulatory Compliance''' - CE marking for European market access

== Future Developments ==

=== Industrial Metaverse Vision ===
Varjo is committed to building a true-to-life, industrial metaverse for all professionals, focusing on creating immersive work environments that seamlessly blend physical and virtual elements. The company's roadmap emphasizes enterprise applications over consumer markets.<ref name="series_d"/>

=== Technology Roadmap ===
* '''Advanced AI Integration''' - Enhanced computer vision and AI-powered features
* '''Cloud Computing Expansion''' - Continued development of Varjo Reality Cloud platform
* '''5G Integration''' - Leveraging next-generation connectivity for untethered experiences
* '''Sustainability Initiatives''' - Developing more environmentally sustainable manufacturing processes

=== Market Expansion ===
The company continues to expand into new vertical markets including:
* '''Healthcare and Medical Training''' - Surgical simulation and medical education
* '''Architecture and Construction''' - Virtual building design and safety training
* '''Energy Sector''' - Oil, gas, and renewable energy training applications
* '''Education and Research''' - Academic institutions and research facilities

== See Also ==
* [[List of virtual reality headsets]]
* [[Extended reality]]
* [[Human-eye resolution]]
* [[Mixed reality]]
* [[Virtual reality]]
* [[Augmented reality]]
* [[Finnish technology companies]]

== References ==
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<ref name="about">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/company/|title=About us|publisher=Varjo|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="varjo_home">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/|title=Most advanced virtual and mixed reality headsets for professionals|publisher=Varjo|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="wikipedia">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varjo|title=Varjo|publisher=Wikipedia|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="products">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/products/|title=Products|publisher=Varjo|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="xr3">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/products/varjo-xr-3/|title=Varjo XR-3|publisher=Varjo|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="leadership">{{cite web|url=https://theorg.com/org/varjo/teams/leadership-team|title=Varjo's Leadership Team|publisher=The Org|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="ceo_change">{{cite web|url=https://www.auganix.org/varjo-closes-usd-54-million-in-series-c-funding-and-appoints-timo-toikkanen-as-new-ceo/|title=Varjo closes USD $54 million in Series C funding and appoints Timo Toikkanen as new CEO|publisher=Auganix|date=August 12, 2020|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="series_d">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjo-raises-40-million-series-d-funding-to-build-an-industrial-metaverse/|title=Varjo Raises $40 Million Series D Funding|publisher=Varjo|date=September 6, 2022|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="d10_acquisition">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjo-acquires-dimension10/|title=Varjo Acquires Dimension10|publisher=Varjo|date=June 24, 2021|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="aws_case">{{cite web|url=https://aws.amazon.com/solutions/case-studies/varjo-case-study/|title=Varjo Case Study|publisher=Amazon Web Services|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="teleport2">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/company-news/varjo-launches-teleport-2-0-a-generational-leap-in-photorealistic-3d-capture-for-creators/|title=Varjo Launches Teleport 2.0|publisher=Varjo|date=April 24, 2025|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="bionic_display">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/vr-lab/bionic-display-technology/|title=Bionic Display Technology|publisher=Varjo|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="eye_tracking">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/vr-lab/eye-tracking-technology/|title=Eye Tracking Technology|publisher=Varjo|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="hand_tracking">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/vr-lab/introducing-integrated-hand-tracking-for-varjo-xr-4-series/|title=Introducing Integrated Hand Tracking|publisher=Varjo|date=April 22, 2025|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="umd_case">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/case-studies/university-of-maryland-flight-lab/|title=University of Maryland Flight Lab Case Study|publisher=Varjo|date=May 22, 2025|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="slovenia_case">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/case-studies/slovenian-armed-forces-operational-readiness/|title=Slovenian Armed Forces Case Study|publisher=Varjo|date=May 5, 2025|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="boeing_case">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/case-studies/boeing-starliner-astronaut-training/|title=Boeing Starliner Case Study|publisher=Varjo|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="series_b">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjo-raises-31m-series-b-from-atomico-to-transform-heavy-industry-with-worlds-first-human-eye-resolution-vr-product/|title=Varjo Raises $31m Series B from Atomico|publisher=Varjo|date=October 8, 2018|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="wyatt_appointment">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/patrick-wyatt-joins-varjo-as-cpo/|title=Patrick Wyatt Joins Varjo as CPO|publisher=Varjo|date=2022|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="fastcompany2025">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjo-named-to-fast-companys-list-of-the-worlds-most-innovative-companies-of-2025/|title=Varjo Named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2025|publisher=Varjo|access-date=2025}}</ref>
<ref name="lumiere">{{cite web|url=https://varjo.com/press-release/varjos-mixed-reality-wins-the-lumiere-award-for-immersive-storytelling/|title=Varjo Mixed Reality Wins Lumiere Award|publisher=Varjo|date=2019|access-date=2025}}</ref>
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